Mamoun El-Khair
**** * ****** ***. *********** Il, 60712
312-***-**** ********@*****.***
Objective
Seeking the opportunity to manage a well-established enterprise that will allow me to excel & advance in my career-path using my skills and experience in the Food and Beverage Industry.
Experience
Wiscon corporation/Caputo Cheese, Melrose park, Il
Production Manager 02-20 to current
Manage and evaluate machine resources to ensure productivity and minimal downtime
Oversee a workforce of 25+ employees in the manufacturing department
Strive to reduce expenses and increase productivity across all product lines
Ensure all employees follow industry standard health and safety guidelines
Set ambitious production goals and communicate them to key personnel
Provide motivation, support and guidance to all employees
Communicate any problems or obstacles to senior management
Establish workflow policies that enhance speed and efficiency without compromising product safety or integrity
Create schedules for employees to ensure optimum staffing levels
Alhambra Palace Restaurants, Chicago USA May 2012 –02/2020
Director of Operations
Seating capacity - 1200 guests, with 135 employees. Preparing projects studies, plans, and business analysis for company’s expansion projects. Opening more restaurants locally and internationally. Perform management training program to create management team staff. Market research and marketing plans including social media, and direct mail.
Producing all financial statements and analysis including budget and forecast. Providing food production programs, menu engineering, and menu items cost-analysis. Handling all employees’ issues including hiring and releasing processes.
Future Group, Qatar-Dubai-Jordan-Algeria-Libya Nov 2010 – April 2012
Regional Director
Administrate and execute the operation of creating and developing new projects in the field of hospitality in different areas in the region including Libya, Jordan, and Qatar. Locations’ study and selections.
Perform country-market study and analysis (nature, culture, strength & weakness, cons & pros). Supervising and providing all constructions diagrams including all electrical and mechanical to all locations. Preparing and providing financial forecasts and expenses diameters.
Prepare procurement and purchase plans. Work to establish and obtain all legislations to create company registrations and operating license. Administrate the operation of construction, furniture, and building-equipment and prepare to open.
Good Food Co. /STC /ITG (Ruby Tuesday) RT International Dec 2008 - Nov 2010
MRO (Multi Restaurant Operator)
Administrate all restaurant divisions in a multi-unit environment, operational, financial, and day to business. Direct involvement in all restaurant marketing and revenue-generating plan. Insuring RTI standards implementation consistently in a scientific business fashion. Handling all financial statements and analysis including budget and forecast. Preparing financial reports including monthly food and beverage cost. Preparing business & productivity plans and monthly targets.
ABC Food Distribution Company, Amman-Jordan Jan 2005 - July 2008
General Manager
Administrate and manage all departments of operation. Monitor financial and accounting operation. Revise all internal and all managers’ performance policies. Execute all importing and exporting operations. Handle all higher-level management staffing. Attend international food shows and exhibitions. Putting out all quarterly business and financial plans and implementing the proper methods for execution.
Deer Path Inn, Lake Forest IL. 1998 - 2005
Food & Beverage Director
Prepared and maintained budget and provided cost analysis. Purchased and monitored food and beverage products. Controlled labors costs and oversaw staffing. Manager on duty and overseeing all hotel functions. Prepared monthly business plans with short and long-term goals. Provided menu planning and implemented menu engineering programs.
Education
Associates Degree - Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas, USA
Bs in Hospitality Management - Pan World University Pennsylvania State. USA
Languages: Fluent in Arabic and English. Spanish speaking, reading and writing.
Accreditations & Awards:
Chain Des Rotisseurs, Diner accreditation, October 2002
Award winner - Wine Spectator magazine 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 & 2003.
2003 & 2004 Illinois’ food association awards winner